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A283 DPH

1983 Triumph Acclaim

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,422 mi
Last recorded4,422 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 Triumph Acclaim54,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA283 DPH
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 4,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rubber suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 15 Sep 2009 4,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rubber suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some corrosion to front of sill section

some corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Aug 2008 92,649 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 92,649 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,527 miles

some blue smoke on start up but clears when running.

some corrosion to underside of vehicle as yet not holed.

tyres worn low.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,675 miles

general corrision to vehicle structure note holed at time of test.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 74,565 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2004 61,887 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Acclaim?

Based on 7,437 MOT tests across 1,142 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,003
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,357
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 267
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
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A283 DPH is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 54,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Acclaim fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A283 DPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Acclaim typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A283 DPH registered?

A283 DPH is a 1983 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A283 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A283 DPH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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